Can filete mean more than one cut?

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How do you order steak doneness in Chile?

In Chile, medium rare is called "A punto". Rare is "A lo inglés" and well done is "Bien cocido".

What is filete in Chile?

Q: What is filete in Chile?

filete is the Nicaragua retail name for the beef tenderloin, which sits on the loin primal. In Chile, the same cut is most often labeled Filete.

Q: What is filete called in Chile?

Look for Filete—mapped to Tenderloin (beef tenderloin).

Q: What primal is filete from?

Tenderloin is on the loin primal (psoas major).

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filete

is Filete in Chile

Ask for: Filete

About this cut

Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

loin primal · psoas major

In Chile

Filete

What is this cut?·Global guide

How to order steak doneness

Nicaragua → Chile

rareRojo→A lo inglés48–55°C

medium rareTérmino medio→A punto55–60°C

mediumTres cuartos→Tres cuartos60–65°C

well doneBien cocido→Bien cocido70–100°C

Doneness terminology varies by country and restaurant. When unsure, describe what you want (e.g., “warm red center”).

Detailed explanation

“filete” in Nicaragua maps to canonical tenderloin (loin: psoas major). In Chile, look for labels such as Filete. Most tender muscle of the loin; center cuts often sold as filet mignon.

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This information is for educational purposes only and may vary by region or butcher practices.